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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Carter County Cleanup Campaign isBACK TO THREE DAYS! They are scheduled to be open on the EAST END on Wednesday, May 15th through Friday, May 17th 8:00am until 2:30pm. All garbage must be bagged or boxed,
no loose trash such as cans, paper , etc. Also, they do not accept
tires, batteries, refrigerators, deep freezers, TVs or paint.
Carter County Fiscal Court will be accepting applications for multiple
positions at the Road Department. Positions include full-time Operator,
full-time Truck Driver and seasonal part-time laborers. Must be 18 years
or older. Applications may be picked up at the County Maintenance
Garage or the Judge Executives Office. Applications will be accepted
until May 15, 2024, at 4 PM. If you have any questions about job qualifications, please call Jason Carroll at (606) 316-8096.
The Carter County Soil Conservation District will be offering two
$500 scholarships for graduating high school students who have plans to
pursue a career in any agriculture related fields. One scholarship is
designated for a student graduating from West Carter High School and
another for an East Carter student with the goal of helping to support
their college expenses. Qualifications for these scholarships include:
each interested applicant must write an essay of no more than 1000 words
explaining their reasoning for selecting a conservation area major,
their interested in the field, and why they have a need for the
scholarship, they must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 per semester, must
remain in the pre-determined agriculture related major, and more. A
complete list of the detailed qualifications is provided in an printout
which can be found on the Carter County Soil Conservation District
official Facebook page. Scholarship applications can be obtained from
the Carter County Soil Conservation District Office at 526 East Main
Street, Grayson, KY 41143. For inquiries, please call 606-474-5184. All
applications must be submitted by the date of Wednesday, May 15th.
Carter County Clerk's Office will be Closing at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 17th and will reopen on Saturday, May 18th from 8:30 till 12:00
The office of Carter County Clerk Mike Johnston released some
information concerning this year's absentee and early voting processes.
According to Clerk Johnston the absentee mail in period will last until
the date of May 7th. Anyone
interested in utilizing this option is able to request a ballot by
calling Mike Johnston's office at (606)474-5188 ext 231. Absentee
Walk-Ins however will be held in the Grayson office on May 13th through the 15th.
Hours for each day will be from 8:30am until 4pm. In order to qualify
for absentee mail in or walk-in voting you must qualify for one of the
following reasons:
1. I am a covered voter under the Kentucky Uniform Military and Overseas Act, KRS 117A.010
2. I am a student who temporarily resides outside the county of my residence.
3. I am incarcerated in jail but have not been convicted of the crime for which I have been charged.
4. I have changed my place of residence to a different state during a period in which my new state's
voter registration books are closed (you will receive a ballot only for
the offices of President and Vice-President of the United States).
5. I am temporarily residing outside of Kentucky but am still eligible to vote in the state
6. I will be absent from my county of residence on
Election Day and on all of the days that in-person absentee voting is
conducted.
7. I am a participant in the Secretary of State's crime victim address confidentiality program.
8. I am not able to appear at the polls on Election Day or on the days in-person
absentee voting is conducted on account of age, disability, or illness
and I have not been declared mentally disabled by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
However, it is important to note that early voting is available for everyone and will take place beginning on May 16th and continuing until May 18th. Hours for early voting will be 8:30-4:00 in the Grayson and Olive Hill County Clerk offices.
Remember that Election Day is May 21st
and between the hours of 6 am and 6pm all precincts will be open. If
you are unsure where to turn out to cast your vote then please call Mike
Johnston's office at (606)474-5188 ext 231.
St. Claire Healthcare along with UK Healthcare announced an exciting
plan to expand upon their current partnership. A collaboration that has
provided high-quality specialty care as well as clinical and medical
education to the region for decades. The new agreement is set to ensure
St. Claire can continue its 60 year tradition of serving Northeastern
Kentucky for decades to come, operating under the name UK St. Claire.
This transformative collaboration is an extension of a strong existing
relationship between these two institutions that will prioritize patient
care access, expand medical education opportunities and provide
significant availability for a multitude of advanced clinical services
to Northeastern Kentucky.
The official partnership will bring significant benefits, including
major investments in a new medical center, enhanced clinical
infrastructure, increased access to primary and specialty care for local
patients, expansion of current health education programs, and
development of new educational opportunities. The collective resources
of both institutions will join forces to expand access to care and
improve clinical outcomes in the region. The partnership envisions
long-lasting economic, clinical and educational benefits for this region
of Appalachia, with an estimated $300 million invested into the health system over the next five years.
The 13th Annual Friends of Devin Kawada Golf Tournament is coming up at
the beginning of June and right now is the time for interested parties
to get involved. This year's tournament will be held at the Hidden Cove
Golf Course in Grayson on the date of Saturday, June 1st
beginning at 8am, and comes complete with some amazing prizes up for
grabs. There will be Hole-in-One prizes on each par 3 hole which include
a trip to Hawaii, Pebble Beach, Myrtle Beach, or even a cash prize
totaling $10,000. Additional prizes will be awarded to the top 2 teams
alongside 50/50 drawings and even great door prizes. Any team interested
in participating in the 13th Annual Friends of Devin Kawada Golf
Tournament can register now. Team registration carries a price point of
$300 and must include both a designated Captain as well as the name of
all team members. There's also $100 hole sponsorships available for
organizations and businesses that want to help out with this cause, the
deadline to sign up is set for Friday, May 17th.
All entry and sponsorship fees may be mailed to 106 East Fourth Street
in Grayson and may be made payable to "GOLF". Proceeds for this year's
tournament will go towards amazing efforts such as the Devin Kawada
Memorial Scholarship and Project Merry Christmas. Rudy Fest will be
provided lunch for all participants following the completion of the
tournament. If you have any questions or are interested in getting more
information on this outing then please call 606-922-4083..
Northeast Head Start is now taking applications for the 2024-2025 school
year. Applications are available for all children who will be 3 or 4
years old, by August 1, 2024.
If you would like more information please contact Gregoryville Head
start by phone at 606-474-0434 or look us on on Facebook. Monday
through Friday 8am to 4:30pm,
Carter Caves State Resort Park begin their trail riding
stables offering every weekend through the Memorial Day holiday from10am
until 5pm until Memorial Day. After that the trail riding stables will
change their operations to become 7 days a week, with hours remaining
the same at 10am until 5pm daily, through Labor Day. If you are
interested in booking a spot you are being advised to contact Carter
Caves State Resort Park by calling 606-465-9898.
If you're caring for a loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer's
Foundation of America's Helpline is available to help, seven days a
week. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Helpline social workers
can answer questions, provide support, and connect you with resources
and services. Contact the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Helpline
at 866-232-8484 or by visiting alzfdn.org
Carter County Adult Education enrollment testing for building
skills for GED or College is on Thursdays at 10am at the main center in
Grayson. Staff work at various sites, so you can leave a message on the
answering machine, and we will return your call. Center is open on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am to 11am before our
scheduled site classes as well. We ask that you call 474-9375 to
schedule an appointment for all our services. Carter County Public Library in Olive
Hill on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm in January. This class site is for
those working toward a GED only. We do need to have at least three
people interested there before we can have classes. Call the above
number to register.
Information has now been released about the 2024 Chemical Cost Share
program in which the Carter County Soil and Conservation District will
be participating in. The District is set to provide a 50/50 cost share
for their Noxious Weed Program which will allow any Carter County
Resident with an active farm number for our county to purchase certain
chemicals and receive a reimbursement of up to $80 per farm number. The
2024 Chemical Cost Share began on the date of this Friday, March 15th and is ongoing now.
In order to qualify for the cost share it is important to note that you
must provide proof of purchase such as a receipt and copy of your
cancelled check or a receipt showing a credit or debit card was used for
the purchase. Please note that no purchases made before the date of March 15th or made using cash will qualify for this program's reimbursement.
All reimbursements will be made once a month to program participants
until the available funding is suppressed. If you are interested in
participating in the 2024 Chemical Cost Share Program then you are asked
to please submit all receipts to Courtney Bond at the Carter County
Soil and Conservation District at 526 East Main Street in Grayson. If
you have any questions please call 606-474-5184 and choose option number
3 when prompted or alternatively you can call 606-939-2824.
The Northeast Kentucky Career Center Jobsight and Ashland Community and
Technical College are set to team up on a collaborative effort to bring a
training program to our area for those interested in preparing for a
career in the healthcare field. Through the training program SRNA Plus
training will be available which includes the following: state
registered nurse aids, phlebotomy, first aid/CPR, and EKG/ECG. The SRNA
Plus training is free for eligible participants all of which must be a
resident of Carter, Elliott, or Lawrence Counties to qualify. Please
note that seats are limited and if you're interested then you should
call ASAP. The number to call for Carter County residents is
606-286-4443 and for those in Elliott County they should dial 606-738-4731.
Here is another reminder about getting involved with your local Carter
County Quilts for Veterans organization. Also known as the CCQFV the
group is currently in the process of collecting names of Carter County
veterans that are either current members of our community or who lived
here in the past. Since the program began its operations in our area
they have proudly presented over 500 quilts to Carter County Veterans,
and are still on the lookout to provide them to even more of the
deserving men and women who served our country in times of war. The
CCQFV asks that Veteran names given to the organization be for those who
are still living. If you know the name of a Veteran who deserves and
would love a handmade quilt from the organization then you are
encouraged to reach out to them and provide that name so that officials
can check to see if it is already on their list. In order to submit a
name you should message Johnda Adkins-Berry on Facebook.
If you are interested in helping Carter County Quilts for Veterans in
the process of creating the quilts then you are encouraged to message
officials as well. If you're someone who loves to sew and the idea of
wrapping more Carter County Veterans with quilts then this opportunity
is perfect for you. The Carter County Quilts for Veterans is a
non-profit group that creates beautiful, patriotic Quilts of Valor for
veterans in Carter County and then presents them in a local ceremony on
behalf of the nationally known Quilts of Valor Foundation.
The Kentucky Heritage Council announced recently that Grayson is now the
newest community to join the Kentucky Main Street program to foster
economic vitality and job creation through historic preservation and
downtown revitalization. Participation requires local commitment and
financial support, with a community Main Street director administering
the program alongside a grassroots volunteer board. KHC provides
technical and design assistance, on-site visits, a resource center and
access to national consultants through Main Street America. The most
recent reinvestment statistics show that Kentucky Main Street
communities reported $60.5 million in investment in downtown commercial
districts. Communities reported 548 new jobs, 130 new businesses and 201
historic building rehabilitation projects completed. The statewide
program has a total of 24 communities involved, and Grayson is happy to
now be counted as a part of them. For more information on the Kentucky
Main Street program you may visit he https://heritage.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
Agriculture News:
*Denotes events where preregistration is required. Call 474-6686 or email Rebecca.k@uky.edu to register.* May 17th Bonus Hike & Learn X-Cave Tour May 18th & 19th Ky. Sheep & Fiber Festival June 4th Little Sandy Beekeepers June 7th 1:00pm Hike & Learn June 10th 8:30am Beef Pregnancy Diagnosis* June 11th 10:00am District Board Meeting June 12th Senior Farmer's Market Voucher Pick-up at Extension Office * June 13th Senior Farmer's Market Voucher Pick-up at Olive Hill Elementary Back Parking Lot* June 15th Farmer's Market Opens Grayson & Olive Hill June 22nd Farm to Table Breakfast* June 30th 3:30pm Deadline to submit CAIP Paperwork for Reimbursement July 2nd Little Sandy Beekeepers
Family & Consumer Sciences News: Every MondayThe Quilts for Veterans Sew Days 9:00am to 3:00pm May 15th Bone Health 11:00am May 17th Bonus Hike & Learn X-Cave Tour May 17th Sit & Sew 9:00am to 3:00pm May 19th Quilts of Valor Presentation 2:30 at First Church of Christ May 27th Office closed foe Memorial Day
The Grayson and Olive Hill libraries are open! Hours are Tuesday - Friday, 10am. -
4pm. Saturday 10am. - 2pm. Anyone with any questions are encouraged to
contact either library; Grayson 475-1528 and Olive Hill 286-8070.
A new initiative has begun in our area which is known as Fostering
Possibilities. Working with a mission to provide new clothing and other
resources to local foster children and children in kinship placements to
help foster self-esteem and belonging in those children during a
difficult time of change in their lives. Currently the boutique location
will be open by appointment only and is located at 310 Carol Malone
Blvd in Grayson, however there are plans to open the door full time by
mid August. Any and all donations, whether grassroots or major, are
being accepted by Fostering Possibilities at the moment. All donations
help stock the boutique location to allow the initiative to help one
child at a time. Any amount can help make a huge difference towards this
mission. If you wish to donate monetarily you can make a donation
directly into the nonprofit account hosted by the Commercial Bank by
using paypal. The Fostering Possibilities email address is
fosteringpossiblities2022@gmail.com. All checks may be made payable to
Fostering Possibilities, LLC and receipts are available for use as a tax
deduction. In order to receive one you should make your check payable
to Grayson FCC and add Fostering Possibilities to the memo line.
The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs offers services to help
local area veterans receive support in claiming insurance. Benefits
Representative Rickie Hammond, who oversees the counties of Boyd,
Carter, Elliot, Greenup, Lawrence, and Lewis, is the area's assigned
representative with training to help veterans deal with things such as:
VA disability compensation claims, veteran education benefits, nursing
homes, housing assistance, legal services and referrals, employment
assistance, and programs aimed specifically at female veterans. If you
or a loved one is a Kentucky veteran and believes they could need
assistance in one or more of the aforementioned categories, then you are
encouraged to contact Rickie Hammond. Carter County's assigned Benefits
Representative can be reached via phone by calling 606-585-3833 or via
email at Rickiej.Hammond@ky.gov.
Carter County Adult Education Skills U believes that education is the
key to lasting success and growth of any community. Because of this they
are proud to provide services that help equip students with the tools
needed to empower them toward self-sufficiency and a strong educational
foundation. These services include free GED testing which is
administered at the Grayson location above the public library weekly,
college prep, employment assessments and certifications, and even skill
upgrade services.
For more information about any service offered by the Carter County
Adult Education Skills U organization, or to begin your enrollment in
their programs, you are advised to contact 606-474-9375. Or visit their
main site located at 116 West Main Street in Grayson above the Carter
County Public Library. Once again that number to call is 606-474-9375.
Kentucky residents may now renew their driver's licenses and/or personal
IDs by way of a mail-in form and do not have to visit a regional office,
this form is available at the Carter County Justice Center in a drop box
located at the front entrance, also at the Carter County Clerk's Office
in Olive Hill, or online at Drive.Ky.Gov
Celebrate Recovery a weekly meeting series held on Tuesdays at the First Church of
Christ in Grayson on Pomeroy Street at 6 pm. At the meetings those in
attendance will learn the secrets of victorious living over issues such
as: addictions, anger, depression, mental stresses, and much more. Large
and small group meetings will be held each week. All are welcome to
attend.
The Bethany House in Olive Hill has announced that they are open and are
providing food pantries for those in need of assistance. They are open
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at their location at 539 Hitchins Avenue.
Their phone number is 286-5045 if you have any questions.
To become a foster parent to a child in need, call 1-800-232-KIDS.
Need your GED, but life responsibilities have you tied down? Work
at your own time and pace through our Google Classroom online Classes to
enjoy the comforts of your own home while working for a better
education. Relax and give Carter Skills U a call at 474-9375 or
email instructors Margaret.logan@kedc.org or
Vickie.stacy@kedc.org. While the building is closed to the public, they
are still serving students through online classes.
H.E.L.P is an organization that helps care for our elderly
neighbors/community though supplying them with medical supplies such as
wheelchairs, walkers, lift chairs, bedside commodes, shower benches,
ensure, (etc) the list is exhaustive! H.E.L.P. is a 501.c3 organization,
so your gifts are tax deductible. Call 474-6423 to schedule pick-up of
any items you may have. Monetary donations can be made @ PayPal health
equipmenthelp@gmail.com
